「一瞬の隙を突いて、彼は逃げ出した。
Seizing a momentary opening, he ran away.
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Example sentences
There was a strong, pungent smell.
肘をついて本を読まないでください。
Please don't read books while leaning on your elbows.
敵の不意を突いて奇襲を仕掛けた。
They launched a surprise attack by taking the enemy off guard.
彼は問題の急所を突いた。
He struck the core of the problem.
一瞬のすきを突いて、彼は逃げた
Taking advantage of a momentary opening, he escaped.
その質問は議論の核心を突いていた。
That question struck at the heart of the debate.
足が滑って、咄嗟に手をついた。
My foot slipped, and I reflexively put my hand out.
敵の間隙を突く。
To exploit a gap in the enemy's defenses.
彼女は窓の外を眺めながら、机に頬杖を突いていた。
She was resting her chin on her hand at the desk while looking out the window.
Usage Notes
Can mean physical poking or figurative piercing/striking. '鼻を突く' (to prick the nose) is a common expression for a sharp or pungent smell.
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